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Frugal Gourmet [Hardcover]

Jeff Smith
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Book Description

April 12, 1999
All the incredients that make THE FRUGAL GOURMET one of the most popular cooking shows on television are in this bestselling cookbook, including: a complete range of cooking techniques, advice on kitchen equipment, special hints and tips, exciting ideas for vegetarian meals, PLUS more than100 illustrations of recipes and techniques.


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Product Details

  • Hardcover: 388 pages
  • Publisher: Gramercy (April 12, 1999)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0517203650
  • ISBN-13: 978-0517203651
  • Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6.1 x 1.5 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #99,693 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Customer Reviews

One of the absolute best cookbooks ever. Jersey Girl  |  3 reviewers made a similar statement
Not a fancy cookbook with many pictures, but the recipes are very tasty that I have tried! Robin A. Thoms  |  2 reviewers made a similar statement
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
14 of 15 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars The best TV chef cook book we own ! July 1, 1998
By A Customer
Format:Mass Market Paperback
For those familiar with Jeff Smith, The Frugal Gourmet, this book should be on your cookbook shelf and used often ! For those not familiar with him, get this book and you will get much of the feel of the TV show. Although we have not seen the TV show in quite some time, and believe it is no longer shown in the United States, it was one of the best cooking shows ever done. This book was the first in the series and out of the three we own, it's our favorite. There are sections on the spices and special tools he uses and the recipes are easy to follow and delicious. We especially like the Pan-fried chicken strips and Barbecue Shrimp, which we just had for dinner and inspired this review. If you doubt me, imagine a pound and a half of shrimp baked in a sauce containing bacon, margarine, dijon mustard, chili powder,garlic, thyme, basil, oregano, freshly ground black pepper, tabasco sauce, and crab boil. Served over plain white rice to soak up that sauce... Mmm Mmm...makes me want to go and make another batch right now ! O.K., you don't like shrimp, how about chicken? Boneless, skinless chicken breast cut into pieces, sauteed in olive oil, green onions, garlic, marsala wine and lemon juice with freshly ground black pepper to top it off. You'll swear there's salt in it, but there isn't. There's lots more in there, so get the book !!!
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11 of 12 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Cornucopia of Recipes March 28, 2000
By blender
Format:Mass Market Paperback
With recipes prepared on the popular public TV (PBS) program, The Frugal Gourmet, this cookbook covers a wide variety of styles, tastes, and meals. I started watching the show when I was still in high school, and began trying out these recipes by the time I was in college. I have had great success with every recipe I've tried from this book (such a small book, yet filled with information that would require more than 10 books combined to compile the gems in this one).

The recipes have a little history or story with each one, and are well-laid out. They are easy to follow, and I would assume, look and taste as good as one would expect Jeff's own results would. You can't go wrong with any of these.

Rosemary chicken, Mexican-style pork, Northern Chinese pork, are but a few main dishes that I've done with ease in my own kitchen.

This is not only a great cookbook, but also a wonderful reference for anyone who has a desire to start cooking or learn more about cooking to complement their skills in the kitchen. It is a shame that the TV program no longer airs (but all good things must come to an end).

Enjoy the recipes, and enjoy elevating your skills to gourmet standards!

Peace out.

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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars good basics, straightforward approach December 29, 2005
Format:Hardcover
I've been cooking since I was a kid. This was one of the first cookbooks I got for myself as a young adult away from home. Some of the information is outdated, but it remains a good primer for entry level cooks. It's also an interesting timepiece from the time of transition in the U.S. (late 70s early 80s), which, as I like to think of it, was from garlic salt to fresh garlic, if you know what I mean. Took what Julia Child and Alice Waters were contributing and gave us a frugal, direct everyday version of it.

A side note: Jeff Smith passed away last year. Despite the truth or not of the allegations from the men regarding incidents 20 yrs prior as teenagers, Jeff Smith did help contribute a great deal to the overall appreciation of food and its preparation in everyday life.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic Book
This is an awesome book. So far my boyfriend and I have made about 10 or so recipes and they all have been pretty good. Read more
Published 1 day ago by Christina Porras
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Cookbook
So happy I was able to replace my much-used original 1984 edition. One of the absolute best cookbooks ever. Recipes are delicious. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Jersey Girl
2.0 out of 5 stars Not pleased with the book!
The copy was a little beat up, the cover any how. So next time I'll buy brand new.Yada Yada A little yellow pages.
Published 5 months ago by Marilyn T. Marshall
1.0 out of 5 stars Not Good. Not good at all...
If you only buy one book this year, make it something else. Anything else. Except perhaps for "Touched, The Jerry Sandusky Story. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Anthony J. Deangelo
5.0 out of 5 stars first order of used book
I have seen the book before and knew I wanted a copy for myself, so the only question I had was how I felt about not ordering new. Read more
Published on March 28, 2011 by SJT
1.0 out of 5 stars Pages Missing
The book was advertised as excellent condition and yet several pages were missing. I guess that is the hazard one faces in purchasing used books, but it's still pretty sad.
Published on August 14, 2009 by KAL
5.0 out of 5 stars this is THE cookbook
If I could only use one cookbook for the rest of my life, this would be the one I would choose.
Not only are the recipes amazing, they are all recipes that almost anyone can... Read more
Published on December 18, 2008 by P. Munoz
5.0 out of 5 stars A TRIBUTE TO MR. JEFF SMITH .....A.K.A. THE FRUGAL GOURMET
Jeff Smith entertained us for years on his PBS program 'The Frugal Gourmet'. Not only did he teach us many savory dishes, he also educated us. Read more
Published on May 29, 2008 by ! MR. KNOW IT ALL ;-b
5.0 out of 5 stars Make it one of your 10 cookbooks
This is the very best cookbook that The Frug (Jeff Smith) ever published. I've used it for years and the recipes are as solid today as they were when this fine work was published. Read more
Published on March 27, 2008 by Patrick W. Crabtree
5.0 out of 5 stars On My Second Copy !
The Frugal Gourmet by Jeff Smith. This is one of my favorite cookbooks because Jeff Smith cooks much like I do, and seems to have the same tastes in food. Read more
Published on July 15, 2007 by M. C. Weaver
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